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August Preparation Course 1st Year

Monday 17th – Thursday 20th August

Institute Of Education-159
August Preparation Course 1st Year
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3 for 1 Offer! Get 3 subjects for the price of 1 on all August Preparation Courses.

Start Secondary School Ready To Excel

Get the clarity, focus, and confidence you need to make the most of your 1st Year from day one.

Our 4-day August Preparation Course helps you lay the groundwork for success with 60-minute classes taught by some of Ireland’s leading teachers.

Learn onsite at our Leeson Street campus. All classes are live, interactive, and recorded, so you can revisit lessons any time throughout 1st Year.

Start Date
17/08/26
Duration
1 Week
Class Delivery
In-Person

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To learn more about what will be covered in each subject, please select from the list below:

English

Topics covered include:

Language Skills in English;

Creative writing
Functional writing
Parts of speech
Some basic grammar

Drama;

Recognising the genre of drama
Reading and enjoying drama excerpts
The essential ingredients of drama

Reading for Enjoyment;

Excerpts from recommended Junior Cycle novels
Examining character, setting, plot, theme, etc.

Introducing Poetry;

Looking at Seamus Heaney’s work
An introduction to poetic devices, what they mean, how to recognise devices, the function of devices.

Math

Topics covered include:

Simple Linear Equations

The Number System

Order of Operations (BOMDAS)

Natural Numbers and the Number Line – Integers

Real Numbers

Weekly Schedule

We are currently enrolling for our course which begins on Monday 17th August 2026.

Each subject chosen will run over 4 consecutive days and each class is 60 mins in duration.

Bookings will remain open until the beginning of the course week.

DayTimeSubject
Monday – Thursday10:15English
Monday – Thursday 11:30Math
Leeson Street

TimeSubject
10:15English (Common)
11:30Maths (Common)
Number of SubjectsFee
1 Subject€235
2 Subjects€235

Please note:

Fees are non-transferable

Credit Card payments accepted

10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, enrolled on the same courses. Please contact our office at 01 661 3511 to avail of this discount.

What subjects are available in Leeson Street?

Please follow the link, Leeson Street Timetable

Are my classes recorded?
Yes, All classes are recorded and available to students to watch back online for revision. All students will be sent login details for our student platform; Moodle, where they can watch back any of their classes.
Are the class notes available online?
Yes, notes are available online on our student platform Moodle.
How long is each class?
Each class is 60 minutes in duration each day for 4 days.
How much is the fee per class?

This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.

Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?

Our classes are interactive and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.

Can my son/daughter join the course after it has started?
Yes, students are welcome to join after the course has started, the full fee will apply, and students will get access to the recordings of classes that have already taken place. Notes for online classes will be posted, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery.
My son/daughter cannot attend the course. Can we buy the notes?
No, Teaching is a central part of all our courses and classes. The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of what was covered in class by the teacher.
Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

Yes, refunds can be organised for cancelled classes if our office is notified before the course commences. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or visit our Help Desk.

How much is the fee per class?

This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the [fees table](https://instituteofeducation.ie/course/august-preparation-course-6th-year/#fees) to see a list of fees.

Can a 5th Year part-time student join a 6th Year class if the subject is not available at 5th Year level?

Yes, but consideration must be given to any changes in curriculum. Please contact our office to arrange this on 01 661 3511.

Are the classes conducted 'lecture style' or are students free to ask questions?

Our classes are interactive and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.

Can my son/daughter join the course after it has started?

Yes, students are welcome to join after the course has started, the full fee will apply, and students will get access to the recordings of classes that have already taken place. Notes for online classes will be posted, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery.

My son/daughter cannot attend the course. Can we buy the notes?

No, Teaching is a central part of all our courses and classes. The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of what was covered in class by the teacher.

Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

Yes, refunds can be organised for cancelled classes if our office is notified before the course commences. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or visit our [Help Desk](https://instituteofeducation.ie/help-desk/).

Have questions? We're here to help

If you'd like to learn more about this course or need help, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

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